Hammer Horror was a powerhouse during it’s height of popularity, producing many classic horror films such as, ‘The Curse Of Frankenstein‘ (1957), ‘Dracula‘ (1958) and ‘The Vampire Lovers‘ (1970).  Hammer Film Productions was founded in 1934, when William Heinds and Enrique Carreras met and shared an interest in filmmaking. Hammer’s first film was ‘The Mystery… Continue reading Brief Overview of Hammer Horror

German expressionism was an early style of cinema which is widely accepted as the first form of artistic expression in film and known for it’s over exaggerated performances, obscure set design, dark aesthetic and gothic nature. Popular in the 1910s, 20s and 30s, German expressionism reflected the feelings of the German people after being affected… Continue reading German Expressionism

New Zealand were late to the game when film emerged in the early 20th century. In fact, mostly documentary adverts were popular before the 1970s, beginning in 1921. The documentaries were made by New Zealand’s publicity office and sold the country on it’s landscapes. These documentary films also included any significant events, such as sporting… Continue reading New Zealand Cinema

The movement of Dogme 95 was first established in 1995, when Danish film directors, Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg decided that they wanted to establish a new extreme (p.2). Dogme is made up of The Vow of Chastity; a list of 10 rules and limitations, including only handheld camera shots, props limited to what is found… Continue reading Dogme 95 – What purpose does it serve?